Osgood-Schlatter disease

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Osgood-Schlatter disease

Illustration showing area of pain in Osgood-Schlatter disease

During activities that involve a lot of running and jumping, the pull of the front thigh muscles (quadriceps) can place tension on the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone. In Osgood-Schlatter disease, the tendon may begin to pull away from the spot where it attaches to the shinbone, causing pain and swelling.

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